OBITUARY: Robert R. “Bob” Billingsley

Robert R. "Bob" Billingsley, 54, of Vienna, formerly of Eldorado, passed away 1:35 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012.

He was born in Eldorado Oct. 28, 1957, to Wesley Billingsley and the late Mary Ann (Gates) Billingsley. Bob graduated from Eldorado High School with the class of 1975 and he attended Southeastern Illinois College. He retired from AMAX coal after 20 years and then became a heavy equipment operator of the Operating Engineers Local No. 318. He was a member of the UMWA. He was employed at the Olmstead Lock and Dam at the time of his death.

Bob enjoyed country music, Pittsburg Steelers football, boating on the Ohio River and time spent with his many friends.

Survivors include his father, Wesley Billingsley of Florida; a sister, Laura Billingsley of Hoyleton; a brother, Larry (Lori) Billingsley of Red Bud; three nieces, Haley, Presley and Isabel; and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann (Gates) Billingsley; his maternal grandparents, John and Mary Alice Gates; his paternal grandparents, Walter and Muriel Billingsley He was also preceded in death by an uncle, John Ed Gates, and an aunt, Nita Davis.

Memorial graveside services for Bob will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012, at the Wolf Creek Cemetery. Those attending should go to the cemetery. Watson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.